Jonathan Aird

Midlake “For The Sake of Bethel Woods”

March 16, 2022 Jonathan Aird 2

Long awaited return is a class contribution to their oeuvre. It has been a long wait for new music from Midlake – nine long years since ‘Antiphon‘, long enough to make even the most hardened fan […]

Mary Gauthier “Amsterdam” – feeling alright, tonight

March 16, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Hell’s teeth but this is a good song. Of course it is – there are a lot of special artists in Americana but few as special as Mary Gauthier. This verbal painting of the feelings on […]

Madi Diaz “New Person, Old Place (New Feelings Version)” – what a jerk you are…

March 16, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Madi Diaz put out a ne collaborative EP ‘Same History, New Feelings EP‘ on 4th March on ANTI-. It features collaborations with Waxahatchee, Angel Olsen, Courtney Marie Andrews, and Natalie Hemby. Today’s song is of course taken from that release – […]

Palm Friends “Domino” – I could be wrong, I could be right

March 15, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Taken from the six-track EP ‘Delivery’ which Palm Friends wrote over the pandemic and recorded in three ten-hour sessions at The Terrarium in Minnesota, ‘Domino‘ takes something of a sideswipe at social media. More specifically, ‘Domino’ […]

The Americans “Stand True” – loyal to the end

March 14, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

The title track of the new album – out on Loose Records on April 29th – The Americans cover a lot of ground, from folksy opening to glowing folk rock to glistening psychedelic rock on a […]

Book Review: Amy Speace “To The Performer, The Singer–Songwriter’s Handbook”

July 2, 2026 0

Amy Speace is a long-standing favourite of Americana UK, her most recent album, The Blue Rock Session, appearing late in 2025, a stripped-back collection on acoustic guitar and piano, recorded at a writing retreat in Wimberley, […]

Juana Everett “Past Lives in California”

July 2, 2026 0

The Madrid-born singer-songwriter sounds every bit like a Nashville native on a highly listenable second album. 10 years ago, Madrid native Juana Everett decided it was time for her to make a big change, and so, […]

Billy Strings to release latest album “So Much For Goodbyes” on 28th August

July 2, 2026 0

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings will release his new album, So Much For Goodbyes, on 28th August 2026 via Reprise Records. Produced by Strings and T Bone Burnett, the new 16-track project finds […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

Midlake “For The Sake of Bethel Woods”

Mary Gauthier “Amsterdam” – feeling alright, tonight

Madi Diaz “New Person, Old Place (New Feelings Version)” – what a jerk you are…

Palm Friends “Domino” – I could be wrong, I could be right

The Americans “Stand True” – loyal to the end

Book Review: Amy Speace “To The Performer, The Singer–Songwriter’s Handbook”

Juana Everett “Past Lives in California”

Billy Strings to release latest album “So Much For Goodbyes” on 28th August

Beth Lee “Life Keeps Moving On” – we’re on the move again

Video: Charles Wesley Godwin “Hey There Son” (feat. Wyatt Flores)